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Hebrews 9:5
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KJ21
and over it were the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercy seat, of which we cannot now speak particularly.
ASV
and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we cannot now speak severally.
AMP
and above the ark were the [golden] cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but we cannot now go into detail about these things.
AMPC
Above [the ark] and overshadowing the mercy seat were the representations of the cherubim [winged creatures which were the symbols] of glory. We cannot now go into detail about these things.
BRG
And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
CSB
The cherubim of glory were above the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now.
CSBA
The cherubim of glory were above the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail at the moment.
CEB
Above the chest there were magnificent winged creatures casting their shadow over the seat of the chest, where sin is taken care of. Right now we can’t talk about these things in detail.
CJB
and above it were the k’ruvim representing the Sh’khinah, casting their shadow on the lid of the Ark — but now is not the time to discuss these things in detail.
CEV
On top of the chest were the glorious creatures with wings opened out above the place of mercy. Now isn't the time to go into detail about these things.
DARBY
and above over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy-seat; concerning which it is not now [the time] to speak in detail.
DLNT
and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat— concerning which things there is not time now to be speaking in detail.
DRA
And over it were the cherubims of glory overshadowing the propitiatory: of which it is not needful to speak now particularly.
ERV
Above the Box were the Cherub angels that showed God’s glory. These Cherub angels were over the place of mercy. But we cannot say everything about this now.
EASY
The shapes of two special angels stood on the top of the box. They were made from gold and they showed that God was there with great power. The angels held out their wings over the lid of the box. That lid was the place where God forgave the people's sins. But we cannot explain everything about these things now.
EHV
Above the Ark, the glorious cherubim overshadowed the atonement seat. We are not going to talk about these things in detail now.
ESV
Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
ESVUK
Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
EXB
Above the Ark were the ·creatures that showed God’s glory [or glorious cherubim; Ex. 25:18–22; C angelic beings representing God’s presence and glory; Gen. 3:24; Ezek. 9:3; 10:1–22], ·whose wings reached over [L overshadowing] the ·lid [mercy seat; atonement cover; Lev. 16:2]. But we cannot ·tell everything about [discuss in detail] these things now.
GNV
And over the Ark were the glorious Cherubims, shadowing the mercy seat: of which things we will not now speak particularly.
GW
Above the ark were the angels  of glory ⌞with their wings⌟ overshadowing the throne of mercy. (Discussing these things in detail isn’t possible now.)
GNT
Above the Box were the winged creatures representing God's presence, with their wings spread over the place where sins were forgiven. But now is not the time to explain everything in detail.
HCSB
The cherubim of glory were above it overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now.
ICB
Above the Ark of the Covenant were the creatures with wings that showed God’s glory. The wings of the creatures reached over the lid. But we cannot tell everything about these things now.
ISV
Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of atonement. (We cannot discuss these things in detail now.)
PHILLIPS
Now the first agreement had certain rules for the service of God, and it had a sanctuary, a holy place in this world for the eternal God. A tent was erected: in the outer compartment were placed the lamp-standard, the table and the sacred loaves. Inside, beyond the curtain, was the inner tent called the holy of holies in which were the golden censer and the gold inlaid ark of the agreement, containing the golden jar of manna, Aaron’s budding staff and the stone tablets inscribed with the words of the actual agreement. Above these things were fixed representations of the cherubim of glory, casting their shadow over the ark’s covering, known as the mercy seat. (All this is full of meaning but we cannot enter now into a detailed explanation.)
JUB
and over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the seat of reconciliation, of which we cannot now speak particularly.
KJV
And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
AKJV
and over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
LSB
And above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
LEB
And above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, about which it is not now possible to speak in detail.
TLB
Above the golden chest were statues of angels called the cherubim—the guardians of God’s glory—with their wings stretched out over the ark’s golden cover, called the mercy seat. But enough of such details.
MSG
That first plan contained directions for worship, and a specially designed place of worship. A large outer tent was set up. The lampstand, the table, and “the bread of presence” were placed in it. This was called “the Holy Place.” Then a curtain was stretched, and behind it a smaller, inside tent set up. This was called “the Holy of Holies.” In it were placed the gold incense altar and the gold-covered ark of the covenant containing the gold urn of manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, the covenant tablets, and the angel-wing-shadowed mercy seat. But we don’t have time to comment on these now.
MEV
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Concerning these things we cannot now speak in detail.
MOUNCE
Above · it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of forgiveness. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
NOG
Above the ark were the angels of glory with their wings overshadowing the throne of mercy. (Discussing these things in detail isn’t possible now.)
NABRE
Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of expiation. Now is not the time to speak of these in detail.
NASB
and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the atoning cover; but about these things we cannot now speak in detail.
NASB1995
and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
NCB
Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of atonement (but we cannot discuss these things in detail now).
NCV
Above the Ark were the creatures that showed God’s glory, whose wings reached over the lid. But we cannot tell everything about these things now.
NET
And above the ark were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Now is not the time to speak of these things in detail.
NIRV
The cherubim were above the ark. God showed his glory there. The cherubim spread their wings over the place where sin was paid for. But we can’t say everything about these things now.
NIV
Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.
NIVUK
Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.
NKJV
and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
NLV
Above the box were the cherubim of honor. Their wings were spread up and over and met in the center. On the top of the box and under the shadow of their wings was the mercy-seat. We cannot tell anymore about these things now.
NLT
Above the Ark were the cherubim of divine glory, whose wings stretched out over the Ark’s cover, the place of atonement. But we cannot explain these things in detail now.
NMB
Over the ark were the cherubims of glory covering the seat of grace – of which things we will not now speak particularly.
NRSVA
above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat. Of these things we cannot speak now in detail.
NRSVACE
above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat. Of these things we cannot speak now in detail.
NRSVCE
above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot speak now in detail.
NRSVUE
above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot speak now in detail.
NTFE
Above it were the glorious cherubim, which overshadowed the mercy seat. There is much we could say about all this, but now is not the time.
OJB
And above the Aron HaBrit the k’ruvim of kavod overshadowing the kapporet, about which things it is not possible to speak now in praht (detail).
RGT
And over the Ark were the glorious cherubims shadowing the mercy seat, of which we will not now speak particularly.
RSV
above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
RSVCE
above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
TLV
and above it, cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. But it is not now possible to speak in detail about these things.
VOICE
Above the ark were the golden images of heavenly beings of glory who shadowed the mercy seat. I cannot go into any greater detail about this now.
WEB
and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, of which things we can’t speak now in detail.
WE
On top of the box were the shapes of two angels. They showed that God is great. Their wings spread over the cover of the box. It was the place where God showed that he is kind. But we cannot take time to tell about every part of these things now.
WYC
on which things were cherubims of glory, overshadowing the propitiatory [upon which things were cherubims of glory, shadowing the propitiatory, or mercyable place]; of which things it is not now to say by all.
YLT
and over it cherubim of the glory, overshadowing the mercy-seat, concerning which we are not now to speak particularly.
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